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Which channel would most likely be used for routine ship-to-ship voice traffic?

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Which channel would most likely be used for routine ship-to-ship voice traffic?

🔍 Key Concepts

• VHF marine channel purposes (distress/safety, calling, routine traffic, digital selective calling) • Special role of Channel 16 in the VHF band • Which channels are designated for DSC (Digital Selective Calling) and which for safety/liaison with Coast Guard

💭 Think About

• Think about which channel is reserved primarily for distress, safety, and calling, not for long routine conversations. • Identify which of these channels is used for digital selective calling (no voice) and therefore cannot be for routine voice traffic. • Consider which channels are typically paired with the Coast Guard or safety information broadcasts, rather than ship-to-ship chatting.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which channel is international calling and distress and should be kept clear of routine traffic. • Check which one of these channels is used for DSC (no voice) and so can be eliminated for routine voice use. • Confirm which channels are commonly used as working channels once initial contact has been made on a calling/distress channel.